Breast Or Bottle, Moms Sleep The Same

I just read an article in Time Magazine  (Nov. 22, 2010) titled “Breast-Feeding Moms Get Just as Much Sleep” and had to laugh! Basically the small article explains that until now it was thought that breastfed babies were more likely to wake at night and sleep less overall than bottle fed babies. All that was [...]

Breastfeeding While Traveling

A friend asked me recently about how I went with the long car trips with babies still breastfeeding. The short answer is…not very often! Although, I have traveled approximately 600 miles several times and I do have some suggestions. How many times have a listened to my baby cry wishing I could get him or [...]

Breastfeeding Basics (what you need and helpful tips)

When feeding your baby, the breast is best – it really is! It is usually rather easy (and not to mention inexpensive!) because all you need is healthy mom and hungry baby, you put the two together and a beautiful bond is formed. I would like to discuss some basics regarding breastfeeding that I hope will really be helpful [...]

Breastfeeding is a Gift

The ability to breastfeed your baby is a wonderful gift.  It benefits both yourself and  your baby. We can see this as a gift if we put aside our thoughts of soreness, chaffing and leaking. The benefits are amazing. When you nurse you are helping your body heal itself after birthing your baby. You are giving your baby the most complex [...]